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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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